Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Oakwood, VA
Pharmacy Schools | Public For-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around scenarios related to teamwork, professionalism, problem-solving, ethical dilemmas, and personal motivations for pursuing a career in pharmacy. Some respondents mentioned specific scenarios like handling group members not contributing equally, dealing with unethical behavior, addressing impatient patients, and discussing experiences in community service and leadership roles. The interviews may have been in an MMI format, with some respondents possibly being subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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Give an example of a time you were working in a group with people who weren't carrying their weight, how did handle this?
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How would you help the undeserved community of Appalachia?
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What would you do if you caught an employee stealing?
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Give an example of a time you were working in a group with people who weren't carrying their weight, how did you handle this?
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How would you define professionalism?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting questions asked at Appalachian College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of scenarios, including ethical dilemmas, experiences influencing a career choice, and teamwork situations. While some responses mentioned basic or generic questions, the presence of scenario-based inquiries indicates a focus on critical thinking and decision-making skills. Additionally, references to MMI format, multiple mini interviews, and nondisclosure suggest that the interview process at this school may involve structured scenarios and confidentiality agreements.
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If you were in the interviewer's shoes, what would you look in application for this school and why?
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If you were in the shoes of the interviewer right now, what would you look for in applicants for this school and why?
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none. very basic questions.
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Don't remember
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Student Interviews: Professional student talks to you, gives you a tour, and interviews you with simple questions. Panel Review: One faculty and a pharmacist within the area.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Appalachian College of Pharmacy discussed scenario questions, ethical dilemmas, and situations requiring them to reflect on interpersonal interactions and decision-making. While some mentioned basic questions like defining professionalism or sharing academic disappointments, others faced unexpected inquiries about volunteer activities, teamwork challenges, and prioritizing others' well-being. It's worth noting that some responses hinted at an MMI format, possibly involving nondisclosure agreements due to the mention of scenarios and challenges in understanding specific questions.
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What is professionalism?
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What has been your biggest academic disappointment? (This isn't necessarily a difficult question but it caught me off guard, therefore it was the one I struggled with the most).
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none. very basic questions.
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Tell me about your volunteer activities.
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Scenario Questions
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
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CLT - Charlotte Douglas Int. Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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n/a
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holiday inn express
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comfort inn
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Comfort Inn Grundy
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Comfort Inn - only real choice
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as poor.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for feedback and common questions, engaging in mock interviews, and researching the school or program. Mock interviews, SDN feedback, and studying common interview questions were common strategies employed by applicants to prepare effectively for their interviews.
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I prepared by reading the website and understanding the school. I also went on schools.studentdoctor.net because it helped a lot with the questions.
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I had my parents google common pharmacy school interview questions and ask them to me, and then I had a formal mock interview with my adviser, and after that I went through the interview feedback sections of SDN.
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SDN
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SDN feedback surveys
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Mock interview; go through these questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the school, where both students and staff made them feel valued and eased their nerves. They appreciated the genuine care and enthusiasm shown by the faculty and students, as well as the beautiful mountain scenery and the school's unique offerings such as the 3-year program and block module curriculum.
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The students and staff were very welcoming, they made me feel really wanted at this school.
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Everyone at the school was extremely welcoming and tremendously helped to calm my nerves. It was very clear that all of the students there genuinely love the school and wanted to help make the applicants more calm about the interview process.
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Good Foods the provided
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The faculty and staff seemed to genuinely care about the students, and the students all seemed to get along really well. ACP is like a big family because it is small.
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The people
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the school's isolated rural location, lack of cultural diversity and amenities, such as limited cell phone reception and internet access. Suggestions included improving facilities, increasing student engagement, and providing more information and support for applicants unfamiliar with the area.
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I did have an awkward moment during my interview so that was the one thing that probably stressed me out.
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Nothing, I truly loved everything about this school, even the small town. In my opinion, its better to be in a place with less distractions when you are obtaining a doctorate degree in as little as three years anyways.
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school's environment is very country.
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The pharmacy school is small and stand-alone with no associated medical or academic center, the school is in a very rural area (only 1 radio station?!?!) so rotations are far away, no on-campus housing.
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Location
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the location and living conditions of the school ahead of time, including potential isolation and lack of amenities. Additionally, many mentioned the importance of researching the school thoroughly, contacting them for directions, and preparing for potential technology limitations in the area.
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I wish I would have known that the overall process was not nearly as scary and intimidating as I expected it to be, there really is nothing to stress about. The whole process went very smoothly for me and that is saying a lot because I was NERVOUS.
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the location is that it's really in the mountain with nothing around...
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The school was on a mountain...
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It takes them a while for interviews to start, and I got hungry.
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none
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly shared feedback about the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere of the interview process, emphasizing the importance of being prepared but also staying calm and enjoying the experience. They also mentioned the friendliness of the people they interacted with and the emphasis on being down-to-earth and community-oriented, with some comments on the location and facilities.
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Be prepared, don't be too confident but be confident in what you say. Also, have many questions prepared to talk to fellow students and faculty member.
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I fell in love with this school the minute I stepped in the door. For those of you reading this to prepare for an upcoming interview, do not stress out about it! Just relax and try to enjoy the day, everyone there is rooting for you to succeed.
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People and students were nice.
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If you want to minimize distractions, this is definitely the place for you. If you need excitement and action, steer clear at all costs.
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Great school and program -- location became a deciding factor because you're going to be there for at least two years just didactic bookwork and volunteering during your tenure as student. If you love the outdoors or is an outdoorsy type of person this remote college is perfect for your studies.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally had positive feedback for the admissions office, with no specific suggestions for improvement. They commended the office for being friendly, efficient, and highlighted specific staff members for their exceptional service.
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Nothing
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None that I can think of. From what I've experienced, the admissions office is very friendly and on top of their game.
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Keep up the good work! Sherrie Baldwin is the best and nicest admissions counselor I've ever met!
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